California second baseman Vance Malone was a significant contributor in his team's 6-2 triumph over the Illinois Warhawks. He went 4-4 with a home run and 3 singles, while scoring 2 runs for California. Dave Cross was the winner. Over 8 innings, he allowed 2 runs on 5 hits, with no walks and 8 strikeouts. The Warhawks, now 24-24, have lost 8 in a row.

Orlando Rosado swatted a 2-run home run for California in the bottom of the third. The center fielder went 3 for 4 for the game, including 1 home run and 2 doubles. He scored 2 runs and batted in 2.

"We take it day by day here," said Rosado, "and today was a good one for us."